Grants and Contributions:
Title:
10-Tbps Space-Grade Smart Optical Transceiver
Agreement Number:
1016657
Agreement Value:
$284,996.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 18, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
Multi-terabit ‘Smart’ Optical Transceivers will be developed for intra-satellite switching systems for the deployment of future Low Earth Orbit (LEO) space satellite networks. The expected deployment of many thousands of LEO satellites for largescale global space connectivity by OneWeb, SpaceX and others, requires reliable and incredibly high-speed connections within the satellite itself. These types of satellites are effectively massive data routers – like terrestrial networks – required to switch many terabits/sec of data from free-space optical laser links from other satellites and the ground. However, they will also have to do this while moving at speeds greater than 18,000 km/hr while being bombarded with high energy particles. This project will require robust laser and advanced Silicon Photonics designs for high channel count, high-speed optical fiber transceivers between computing chips inside the satellite done using advanced optical transceiver devices. In addition, more complex data-path processing using ‘smart’ optical devices based on the idea of optical digital logic will be developed.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Montreal, Quebec, CA H3A 2M7
Reference Number:
172-2024-2025-Q1-1016657
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119128981
Recipient Type:
Academia
Recipient's Legal Name:
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning/McGill University
Federal Riding Name:
Ville-Marie--Le Sud-Ouest--Île-des-Soeurs
Federal Riding Number:
24077
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710 - R&D in the physical, engineering and life sciences